CVE-2017-12799 The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via....
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 3.3%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The elf_read_notesfunction in bfd/elf.c in GNU Binutils 2.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted binary file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/binutils(Debian:12) | < 2.29-9 | 2.29-9 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:13) | < 2.29-9 | 2.29-9 |
| debian/binutils(Debian:14) | < 2.29-9 | 2.29-9 |
| GNU binutils | = 2.29 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-12799 vendor-advisory
- 100292 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- GLSA-201801-01 vendor-advisory
- sourceware.org issue-tracking patch third-party-advisory